[EAS] EAS CAP via IP

[Clay Freinwald]

Bill Ruck wrote -

> I do not believe that IP is the answer to all.  It is great for a
 > short packet like email and CAP.

IP is certainly not the best answer, however, stop and think how many times
we are forced to compromise when it comes to the use of tools?   When
you don't have a hammer to drive a nail, but you have a pair of linemans 
pliers
those pliers become the BEST answer.

1-  The Internet is a tool, with considerable redundancy.

2-  The Daisy Chain (Broadcast to station to station relay) is like all
chains....Offering no redundancy....Just like any chain, only as strong as 
it's
weakest link.

3-  The great advantage of the Internet is that it's there!

A -  How many states do not have a State Relay Network for the distribution
of state-source EAS messages?

B - How many local areas don't have Local Relay Networks for the 
distribution
of local-source messages?

C - Compare A and B to the number of areas, EOC's and Broadcast Stations
that don't have Internet capability.

Bottom line - A lot of things are relative - where we must ask the 
question -
Compared to what?-.    It's easy to condem something without providing
rational and affordable alternatives.

Clay Freinwald
SECC WaState